ZEM

Eastmain River Airport

Eastmain River · CanadaICAO CZEM

Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) is an airport serving Eastmain River, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 52° 13' 35.0" N, 78° 31' 21.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 0 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

24/ 7m

America/Toronto

GMT-4

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Airport Details

IATA Code

ZEM

ICAO Code

CZEM

City

Eastmain River

Country

Canada

Elevation

24 ft

Local Time

04:56 PM (GMT-4)

Coordinates

Latitude:52.2264°

Longitude:-78.5225°

Popular Routes from ZEM

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
YKQ	Waskaganish, Canada	53 mi	0h 36m	short-haul	22 kg	View
YNC	Wemindji, Canada	56 mi	0h 36m	short-haul	23 kg	View

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Eastmain River Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Waskaganish Airport	YKQ	Waskaganish	Canada	85 km
Wemindji Airport	YNC	Wemindji	Canada	90 km
Chisasibi Airport	YKU	Chisasibi	Canada	178 km
La Grande Rivière Airport	YGL	La Grande Riviere	Canada	165 km
Nemiscau Airport	YNS	Nemiscau	Canada	175 km
Moosonee Airport	YMO	Moosonee	Canada	178 km
Fort Albany Airport	YFA	Fort Albany	Canada	217 km
Kashechewan Airport	ZKE	Kashechewan	Canada	216 km

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Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 52° 13' 35.0" N
Longitude (DMS): 78° 31' 21.0" W
Latitude (Decimal): 52.226398
Longitude (Decimal): -78.522499
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
UTC Offset: GMT-4
Current Local Time: 04:56 PM
Elevation (ft): 24 ft
Elevation (m): 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Eastmain River Airport?

The IATA code for Eastmain River Airport is ZEM, and its ICAO code is CZEM. The airport is located in Eastmain River, Canada.

How many destinations can you fly to from ZEM?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada.

What airlines fly from ZEM?

Airline information for ZEM is currently not available in our database.

What timezone is Eastmain River Airport in?

Eastmain River Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Eastmain River Airport?

Eastmain River Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 meters) above sea level.

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